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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been chosen by NASA to supply high-frequency, time-diverse satellite imaging data for Earth observation projects under NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program (CSDAP). This contract, which could reach a total value of $476 million, will run through November 2028 for participating contractors. "Adding BlackSky's space-based intelligence

Columbus OH (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
Mold can survive the harshest of environments, so to stop harmful spores from growing on future space stations, a new study suggests a novel way to prevent its spread. Researchers created a predictive approach for modeling unintended microbial growth in critical spaces and applied it to life on the International Space Station. An analysis of dust samples obtained from the space stati

London, UK (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
Astroscale UK, the British arm of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been awarded a GBP 1.95 million contract by the UK Space Agency to further develop its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture (COSMIC) spacecraft. The COSMIC mission aims to remove two inactive UK satellites from orbit as part of a national Active Debris Removal (ADR) effort. This phase of the mission will con

Elche, Spain (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
Primary, secondary, and vocational schools now have the chance to launch their projects into space through PLD Space's new SPARK Program. This initiative offers students, teachers, and researchers the opportunity to send experiments into space on the first two flights of the MIURA 5 rocket, planned for late 2025 and early 2026 - at no cost to participating institutions. The SPARK Program i

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
A newly-built high-altitude simulation test stand in Northwest China's Shaanxi province has successfully completed its test run, according to a report from China Space News on Wednesday. The test stand, designed to simulate the operating conditions for the main deceleration engine of China's manned lunar landing spacecraft, is seen as a significant achievement in the country's ongoing lunar expl

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
On Sept 5, Asteroid 2024 RW1 entered Earth's atmosphere, burning up about 25 kilometers above the Philippines. This event, coinciding with China's announcement of a new asteroid defense initiative, highlighted both the necessity and feasibility of such a plan. While the odds of an asteroid causing significant damage are relatively low - most disintegrate upon entering the atmosphere - the

Washington (AFP) Sept 12, 2024
A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by performing the first commercial spacewalk, with NASA hailing it as "a giant leap forward" for the space industry. The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman, launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century, since the Apollo era.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 13, 2024
In the foreword to Astropolitics 3.0: Reality Check, I have the privilege of introducing a work that not only maps the intricate pathways of space exploration but also deciphers the power plays shaping our future in outer space. Having journeyed alongside Frank through numerous space ventures in the 2000s, I've witnessed firsthand his unique ability to navigate this complex arena. Ou

Court expected to hear from two dozen witnesses from other municipalities named in expense claims

The sixth anime series in the "Dragon Ball" franchise features original work from the late Akira Toriyama

The Green Bay Packers are holding out hope.

A Canadian warship has seized more than 1,400 kilograms of cocaine during an anti-drug-trafficking operation in Central America.

A very well-rooted Oklahoma farm is facing a massive loss after flames tore through a barn at the Nowakowski Farms in McLoud.

In August 2023, Gabon experienced a seismic shift when a military coup ended the 56-year Bongo family rule. General Brice Oligui Nguema led the takeover, promising a return to democratic governance. The transition process has moved swiftly. In April 2024, Gabon held its National Inclusive Dialogue, bringing together 600 participants from diverse backgrounds. This crucial […]

Police say a hunter in northeastern Wisconsin has discovered the skeletal remains of a 3-year-old boy who vanished in February

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to get regular medical checkups.

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I don't know about you, but an itch in my brain has just been scratched after seeing the results from this anti-dandruff shampoo.

Back in June, the SWAT officer with the Green County Missouri Sheriff's Department was shot during a standoff.

A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect.

Mikel Arteta on Raheem Sterling’s Arsenal Arrival: A Swift Decision Mikel Arteta has revealed that he needed only 10 seconds to give his approval for Arsenal’s acquisition of Raheem Sterling. The winger, who joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day, has been warmly received by Arteta, who is optimistic about his impact […]

In honor of Friday the 13th, Marvel Studios has released several new posters promoting the upcoming WandaVision spinoff.

A pair of UFC veterans will clash without gloves under the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA banner in November.

If you want extra storage space for your PlayStation 5, take advantage of Best Buy's $100 discount for the 2TB model of the Seagate Game Drive for the PS5.